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20 Years

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Jim Cole

McDonald Research Forest

Jim Cole

United Presbyterian Church Albany

Albany, Oregon, USA

May 25, 2018, 21:25 UTC (2:25 pm local time)

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This is the interior of United Presbyterian Church in Albany, Oregon (UPCA). The building is more than 100 years old, and today still houses an active congregation.

I think this is one of my best panoramas because of the many details all around and the stained glass windows that required a lot of HDR processing.

UPCA’s building is also striking on the outside; many say that it evokes an old castle when they first see it. It’s quite a contrast from the beautiful, warm interior. The building is frequently used for concerts and other special events and, like many churches, can be rented out for things like weddings.

One of the most striking things about the building is the collection of beautiful stained glass windows. This is also one of the most difficult things to photograph. This picture was taken during a bright afternoon, so that light through some of the windows was direct and strong. This isn’t ideal for photography; I would have preferred a dimmer cloudy day. Maybe next time.

The larger windows display Biblical scenes, typical for stained glass windows in churches. They tell stories, adding value other than just providing light.

Equipment

Nikon D300, Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye, Nodal Ninja 5, PTGui, Photomatix, Photoshop

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